Low Head

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 61 and a very small population of children under 15 at just 6.1%. This reflects a strong senior presence, as 42.8% of residents are aged 65 or over.

People born overseas make up 17.0% of the population, which is a little above the Tasmanian average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 91.9% of residents, and the 2.3% who use another language at home is well below the state and national figures.

About 42.5% of the community report no religion, which is well above the national figure but well below the Tasmanian average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 37.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $983 a week, compared to $1,746 across Australia.

Health needs are high here; 48.6% of residents have a long-term health condition and 15.2% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national figures.

Volunteering is common, with 23.2% of people giving their time, well above the national figure. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

There are 17 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, with a typical personal income of $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

Living arrangements are often solitary, as 43.1% of people live alone, far above the national average of 25.6%. This is consistent with the area's older population.

Home ownership is strong, with 43.1% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $230, which is far below the Australian average of $375.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 67.9% of workers driving to work and almost no one using public transport for their commute.

Movement into the area is high, with 38.5% of residents moving in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than elsewhere, at only 40.7% of adults. The unemployment rate of 8.9% is well above the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.